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COVID-19

USCIS to Resume Premium Processing for Applications in Phases

USCIS has announced today that they will resume premium processing for Form I-129 Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker and Form I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers in phases over the next month. Due to the coronavirus pandemic and the concern…

Jenny ZhanMay 29, 2020

Immigration

What is Premium Processing Service? When can I file for Premium Processing? How much is the fee for Premium Processing?

Premium Processing Service means that USCIS will issue a decision (approval, denial, Request for Evidence, or Notice of Intent to deny) within 15 calendar days. The 15 days clock begins when USCIS properly receives the relevant petition, along with I-907…

Jenny ZhanOctober 8, 2019

Immigration News

New Form I-539 for Change of Status Now in Effect. Biometrics Appointments Required for Non-Immigrant Visa Applicants

New Form I-539 for Change of Status Now in Effect. Biometrics Appointments Mandatory for Non-Immigrant Visa Applicants As previously reported, the new Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status is now in effect. Starting from March 22, 2019, USCIS will…

Jenny ZhanMarch 12, 2019

Immigration News

New Form I-539 for Change of Status Now in Effect. Biometrics Appointments Required for Non-Immigrant Visa Applicants

Jenny ZhanMarch 12, 2019

Immigration News

Visa Validity Reduced for Pakistani Nationals

Announced on March 5, 2019, the U.S. State Department has reduced visa validity length for Pakistani nationals. According to the State Department, this decision was made after Pakistan failed to “liberalize its visa regime” and fix the discrepancies between their…

Jenny ZhanMarch 7, 2019

Immigration News

Biometrics Now Required for Certain Foreign Nationals Seeking a Change or Extension of Nonimmigrant Status

On March 11, USCIS will introduce a new Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status. This revised version of the form will be implemented immediately upon release and no older versions of the form will be accepted. If you are…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 14, 2019

Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

U.S. and Turkey Resume Full Visa Services

On December 28, 2017, the United States and Turkey have resumed full visa services for its citizens three months after suspension caused by rising tensions. Services were originally halted following Turkey’s arrest of a local employee of the U.S. Consulate…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 10, 2018